mid-week check-in

[yukonsally]

 It's that time again!  How are you doing?

I've donated a small bag of clothing, added 4 or so things to the handmedown pile, put 2 more things in the donation pile, and cleaned my desk.  I've been firmly reading library books (instead of buying new books) and placing purchase requests for other books I want to read.  I've put 4 wire racks at the curb and someone will be buy to pick them up soon (I hope).

Now that I have a cleaner work space, I hope to get more actual work done in the next few days.  Having space to lay out my paper notes while I work is essential!

Comments

[fred_mouse]

I have taken on the responsibility for rehoming a friend's books -- they have moved overseas about twenty years ago, and their family don't want to store them any more. The first box has arrived at my house, and I have yet to sort through it.

[yukonsally]

Good luck! What's your plan to send them along? If you are up to it, type up the titles and authors of the books in good condition/not outdated and send it to your local library to see if they want any for their collection. It's easier than hefting the books to the library if the books are declined.

[fred_mouse]

Box number one is ex-library hardbacks and scruffy paperbacks. My plan is to take some/all to the local science fiction convention for the 'market' day, and 'sell' them for a donation for Diabetes research. I need to get a tin, but I can get that sorted easily enough.

[yukonsally]

that is an excellent plan!

[fred_mouse]

Have not yet made it to the con, and have already rehomed somewhere between 1/3 and 1/2 of the box! There are some quite happy people, because many of these books are out of print.